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Distance from Lions River N3 to Vereeniging

N Lions River N3 → Vereeniging
Road distance
433.3 km
N3 R51
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
379.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.14×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
20
Info Travel board
Travel time
5 hrs 24 min
End point
Market Avenue
Return: 49 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
324 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
80.1 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 2 planned rest stops
5 hrs 54 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R827.31
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R830.74
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,007.62
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,013.86
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,091.59
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,096.11
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,329.49
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,337.73
93 Petrol R26.52 / litre
R1,436.30
95 Petrol R26.63 / litre
R1,442.25
Diesel 500ppm R32.30 / litre
R1,749.34
Diesel 50ppm R32.50 / litre
R1,760.17
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
324° NW
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
144° SE
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-29.4666, 30.1558
End coords Destination point
-26.6747, 27.9261
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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Lions River N3 to Vereeniging is a full long-distance road trip, covering about 433.3 km in roughly 5 hrs 24 min.
Travel modes
Lions River N3 → Vereeniging
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Car
433.3 km
5 hrs 24 min
Road route
🏍️ Estimate
Two-wheeler
433.3 km
~6 hrs 39 min
65 km/h avg
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Flight
433 km
↑ 2 hrs 32 min faster
Flight time
52 min
With airport
~2 hrs 52 min
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433.3 km 5 hrs 24 min
Start Lions River N3
Finish Vereeniging
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  1. Start your journey
    0.0 km
  2. Turn left
    0.3 km
  3. Turn right
    5.6 km
  4. Take the ramp left towards N3
    0.4 km
  5. Merge slight right
    133.2 km
  6. Continue straight
    210.3 km
  7. Take the exit ramp slight left towards R51
    0.5 km
  8. Turn left
    0.7 km
  9. Continue straight
    71.1 km
  10. Turn left onto Blackwood Street
    2.5 km
  11. Continue straight onto Ring Road
    1.6 km
  12. Continue straight onto Klip River Drive
    0.9 km
  13. Turn slight right
    0.0 km
  14. Turn right onto Houtkop Road
    2.4 km
  15. Turn left onto Johannesburg Road
    2.0 km
  16. Continue straight onto Voortrekker Street
    1.1 km
  17. Turn right onto Beaconsfield Avenue
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right onto Joubert Street
    0.2 km
  19. Turn left onto Market Avenue
    0.1 km
  20. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 16
Known total R1,077.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 16 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3.
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Tugela
Road: Road not linked yet
R100.00
Mooi
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Mooi Ramp Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R49.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Treverton Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R21.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Bergville
Road: Road not linked yet
R30.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Mooi Plaza
Road: Road not linked yet
R70.00
Routes ↩ Vereeniging → Lions River N3 Lions River N3 to Johannesburg Lions River N3 to Pretoria Lions River N3 to Cape Town Lions River N3 to Durban Johannesburg to Vereeniging Pretoria to Vereeniging Cape Town to Vereeniging
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
216.9 km
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
2 hrs 42 min • 2 hrs 42 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Mid-route reference
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
31.2 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
72.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
23.4 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R1.92
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
87.6%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Vereeniging
06:38 – 17:30
Active daylight
Solar noonHighest sun position
Total daylightUsable driving light
10 hrs 51 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
10 hrs 24 min
SunriseDawn break
06:38
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R1,811.08
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R8.67
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R86.65
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R1,906.40
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (3)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
1
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
1
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Lions River N3 -29.46660, 30.15579
Midpoint
216.9 km
Total: 433.3 km
Midpoint 216.9 km
433.3 km 5 hrs 24 min
Destination Vereeniging End: Market Avenue -26.67472, 27.92611

Route sheet

Route class Resolved South Africa route
Province span South Africa
One-way road span 433.3 km
Return-cycle span 866.5 km
Traversal time 5 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 20
Maneuver density 4.6 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 216.9 km

Coordinate frame

Start -29.46660, 30.15579
Midpoint -28.09034, 29.03390
End -26.67472, 27.92611
Destination services

Available in Vereeniging

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Service groups 4
Schools Clothing stores Fuel stations and garages Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 2 nearby matches around Vereeniging
2
  • PEP
    Voortrekker Street, Vereeniging, 1939, Gauteng
  • PEP
    42 Umtata Street, Vereeniging, 1805, Gauteng
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 1 nearby match around Vereeniging
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Vereeniging
6
Destination brief

Travelling to Vereeniging

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Vaal Triangle city
Standout Historic Vaal city with strong route practicality
Vereeniging combines practical Gauteng-Southern corridor value with real historical depth, which gives it more substance than a purely industrial-city label suggests.
Best for Who this destination suits
Vaal Triangle stay Work trip Heritage stop Southern Gauteng access
Arrival What to expect on arrival
The exact suburb, mall-side hotel or river-direction address matters because the wider Vaal area is spread out and functionally mixed.
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use Vereeniging as a Vaal Triangle base for work travel, historical interest and easy movement through southern Gauteng.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Sedibeng tourism material highlights Peace Monument and other heritage points in the Vereeniging area
The city forms part of a wider Vaal Triangle urban region
It works best as a practical mixed-use city rather than a conventional leisure resort
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Questions 9
How far is Lions River N3 from Vereeniging? +
Lions River N3 is about 433.3 km from Vereeniging by road.
How long does it take from Lions River N3 to Vereeniging? +
The drive usually takes about 5 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Lions River N3 to Vereeniging in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Lions River N3 to Vereeniging? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Lions River N3 to Vereeniging? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R827.31 (R26.52 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R830.74 (R26.63 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R1,007.62 (R32.30 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R1,013.86 (R32.50 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Lions River N3 to Vereeniging? +
Yes. There are 16 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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From Lions River N3 To Vereeniging

Route Locations

Start area
Lions River N3, KwaZulu-Natal
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Vereeniging
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

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